Welcome back to the first Leaders Lounge for 2024! We have only just begun, and the first few weeks have been chock-a-block full of action and exciting events. 

On the first Friday back, the school hosted their annual swimming carnival. Participation was through the roof, especially from our Year 12’s with 7 heats for the 50m freestyle, way to go! A shout out to Emily Buck for her new records in 15 year girls 50m backstroke (37.71) and 200m Individual Medley (2:57:57), as well as all those who participated in our hardcore belly flop, diving and flip competition. (Even Mr Morton had an attempt at an almost fantastic backflip). With great participation and competition, Nagle just came home victorious, winning the swimming carnival by a close 1 point!

Last Friday Students from years 7-12 took a trip to Cootamundra to participate in the Cootamundra Beach Volleyball competition. On the day teams played in round-robin games versus schools from Cootamundra, Tumut, Gundagai and Yanco. Despite the heat, and fierce competition, Hennessy showed up with great success: the year 7 team made it to the grand final, and put up a fight, although just lost to Sacred Heart, and the A-grade stage six Hennessey team went home with a new bucket hat and bragging rights - being UNDEFEATED! After a hot, sweaty day, with stiff competition, Henessy was lucky to be able to cool off in the Cootamundra pool between games. 

On Tuesday, the Year 11’s had their opportunity to run for Vice House captain. 

Each student’s speech was done incredibly well, with quite a few respectable nominees for each house. It’s a tough vote! There were further trials for touch and the elite Hens Netball squad, all the best to nominees.

Furthermore, last Tuesday, Parents were allowed to come down to school to learn and talk about their Child’s movement into year 7, for the year 7 meet and greet. It was a fantastic social event for the parents to get to know their children’s teachers and socialise amongst themselves with nibbles and a drink. It was a great opportunity for the school community to become stronger, and for the new students to get more comfortable in a new learning environment.

Moreover, last Tuesday some of our year 12’s made some house-coloured pancakes to celebrate Shrove Tuesday leading into the Lenten season. This was then followed up with the Hennessey Ash Wednesday Liturgy, where students received a cross of ash on their forehead to signify that “From dust you were created and to dust you shall return”. Students were commended for their respectable behaviour during the liturgy. 

Upcoming events: 

• Catch up photos - the College catch-up photo day is scheduled for the 23rd of February. Students who were unable to have photos earlier in the term will be scheduled for the catch-up photo day. Make sure you’re looking good!

• Year level captains - nominations close on Friday the 23rd of Feb and voting will occur in week 4

• Opening School Mass & Hennessey Parish Mass - Hennessy’s Opening School Mass will be held on Thursday the 29th of February at 12pm. Parents and community members are encouraged to attend. Following the Opening School Mass will be the first Hennessy Parish Mass for the year on March the 2nd at 6 pm. Students from Hennessey will be involved in reading, singing, leading, music, serving and many other ministries. The Youth Group will be held immediately after mass and will be from 7.00 pm to 8.30 pm. All young people from Year 7 to 12 are invited to attend. House points are up for grabs!

ALSO, Don’t miss out on Acting justly by participating in the 

Row with Roy

If you are interested please fill out the Google form.

Finally, congratulations to Nagle for taking an early lead in the House Cup! 

“Please continue to participate and give everything a go!” 

Thanks for tuning in to this weeks Leaders Lounge, 

James and Jasmine,

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